Recording Student Thinking in a Mathematics Discussion

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Nicole Garcia University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Representing and recording student thinking in public spaces during mathematics discussions is challenging work. We share principles for recording student thinking in the moment and share an activity for improving your recording practice.

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